Rooted at the Oak in Mount Frere
MLG Agri at the Oak is an organic vegetable farm on family land in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, named for the old oak tree that stands over the fields.
Family land, put back to work
MLG Agri was started by Lilitha Waqu, founder of Miss Lily Gee Unlimited (Pty) Ltd, to turn family land into a productive commercial farm. The farm is run by Lilitha together with an employed Farm Manager with an agricultural background.
Our goal is simple: grow good food reliably, sell it fairly, and create work close to home.
Organic methods, natural fertilisers
Natural fertilisers
We feed the soil with natural, organic inputs instead of chemical fertilisers.
Careful water use
Borehole and tank storage with irrigation planned to use water efficiently.
Data-led planning
Every crop is scheduled and tracked from seedling to harvest so buyers get what was promised.
Growing in phases
Phase 1: Lean vegetable farm
High-demand vegetables on up to 3 hectares, with fencing, irrigation, water storage and a packing structure.
Phase 2: Diversified intensive zone
Tunnels for year-round crops, a seedling nursery and poultry, built on top of Phase 1 from Year 2.
Long term: A larger farm
Expanding land and supply to serve more buyers across the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Bringing opportunity to Mvuzi
Part of our strategy is to establish business activity in Mvuzi, a rural area near the farm, so that the farm's growth creates jobs, skills and local spending.
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